Custodial Technician

Position: Custodial Technician I
Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission:
Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision:
To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values:
Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing:

03/1/2026

Salary:

$16.94 hourly rate

Job Summary:

This is moderately heavy manual work which involves routine housekeeping and domestic tasks of various buildings. Primary responsibilities include the use of proper methods and materials in cleaning and otherwise caring for buildings and equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Foreman.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

* Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City's mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City's strategic plan

* Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives

* Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services

* Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

* Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities

* Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance

Technical

* Scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors; vacuums, shampoos, and spot-cleans carpets

* Sweeps and cleans sidewalks, porches, and front entrances

* Changes trash and refuse containers; takes trash to specified locations for disposal

* Washes windows and woodwork

* Cleans tables in eating areas, kitchen areas, and cleans and polishes furniture

* Cleans and disinfects restrooms and fixtures, telephones, and water fountains

* Dusts shelves, wall hangings, blinds, fans, and light fixtures and replaces light bulbs

* Performs minor repair work

* Sprays for bugs and other insects

* May move office furniture and equipment as directed

* Picks up debris around buildings

* Assists in loading and unloading equipment

* Assists in rigging of stage equipment and props

* Assists in floor plan set-ups and take-downs for events

* Operates room dividers and adjusts seating

Team Skills

* Supports honest and transparent decision-making

* Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments

* Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS:
As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

* High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

* Entry Level Position to show demonstrated proficiency and increasing knowledge of job responsibilities and requirements during the 6-month probation period

* 6 months related experience preferred

* Valid Driver's License may be required for specific custodian assignment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of the materials, chemicals, methods, and equipment typically used in janitorial work

* Ability to read, write and speak English

* Ability to understand and adhere to Safety Data Sheets, (SDS) and labels used for chemicals

* Ability to learn the duties of a custodian

* Ability to understand and follow simple instructions

* Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment

* Ability to perform heavy manual routine custodial tasks

* Ability to work on ladders and off the ground

WORK ENVIRONMENT &

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: 80% inside a climate-controlled building; 20% outside which may include driving.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately thirty (30) minutes per day, standing or walking approximately 7.5 hours per day. The work requires frequent bending/stooping, climbing (stairs and ladder), crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, and occasional lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; with frequent…